2025 Honorees
SDQHA Producer of the Year:
The Sippel Family of Pierpont, SD
SDQHA Promoter of the Year:
Lezlie Courtney Moore of Vivian, SD
AQHA 50 Year Breeder & SDQHA Honoree: Thomas Carroll of Harrold, SD
AQHA 75 Year Cumulative Breeder & SDQHA Honoree: Raymond Sutton Family of Gettysburg, SD
Horse Legacy Honoree:
Daddy's Legacy is owned by
Gonsoir Quarter Horses of Groton, SD
Barrel Racing Trainer Honoree:
Emilee Pauley of Wall, SD
Show Legacy Honoree:
Fordham Family of Aberdeen, SD
Lasting Legacy Honoree:
Casey Wilson of Flandreau, SD
Racing Legacy Honoree:
​Mark & Diana Melvin of Ft. Pierre, SD
Living Legacy Honoree:
Lisa Lockhart of Oelrichs, SD
All-Around Trainer Honoree:
Terry Tvedt of Estelline, SD
Ranching Legacy Honoree:
Capp Ranch - Callie and Cody Capp of Faith, SD​
SD High School horse of the year ridden by a girl:
"VF A Famous Lady"
ridden by Arina Haugen of Sturgis, SD
Rodeo Legacy Honoree:
Good Performance Horses - Gordan & Allen Good Family of Long Valley, SD
SD High School horse of the year ridden by a boy:
"Docs Wild Twist"
ridden by Dalton Grimes of Kadoka, SD